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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-24
NOAH,s STORY ny STARLIGHT.
DIR. HI. VI. Sin.non,s Eloquent Dis.

course "a the First Unitarian.
DR.. Simmons subject was ''Noah's Story
by Starlight" He traced our constellation
''Orion' and others through the Greeks back
to the lower Euphrates valley, and showed
how their scenes are depicted on old Babylon
ian seals and in that famous epic discovered
fifteen years ago, and supposed by scholars
to have been written at least 1000 B c. He
told from this old epic, so much earlier than
Moses time, its legend of deluge which
afterward found its way into our Bible with
similar details and with much enlarged state
ments. He said some scholars thought this
BabyloniaD legend had originally q historic
basis in some especially disastrous flood in
that region; while others, like the noted
orientalst, a. H. Sayce, thought it mainly
mythical and part of the solar mythology
so prevalent there. Whichever Of these
theories be true, the legend is religious as an
attempt to show the Divine power and Provi-
dence behind nature The Biblical form of
the legend may amuse US by telling of a flood
coating the great globe five miles deep until
''alt the high mountains that were under the
whole heavens were covered" or it may
shock US by showing infiuite Diety repenting
that he had made man, and de-
ions, but when he "smeed the sweet
SAVIOR" of Noah's sacrifice deciding never to
do it again. But these are the natural and
excusable errors of an early age, and our
business Is TO turn from them TO the OWNER
power and providence revealed to-day. We
see far better deity in the stars than in
that story. Ii taught the fickleness of God;
but those considerations still shining as 1000
years ago, without star displaced, declare
his faithfulness. The earth. too, is equally
true in its rotation. At this hour in which
am speaking, said the preacher, that constel-
lation, ''Oron,' is shining down from mid
night sky on the peaks of the Himalaya
mountains, 10000 miles away. Will it get
here this evening time? Watch Take
the ephemeris and see at what hour and min
ute and second and tenth of Il sec
ond any one of Its stars Is due
ON our meridian, and set the transit
telescope for it. The star will be on hand and
touch the spider line the exact instant This
unerring ORDER is better evidence for Deity
than any miracle. The very regularity of the
railway train shows that the engineer is on;
and the regularity of the universe demon
strates a deity that such deluge would dis
prove. The old story and all the stories of
Gods wrath aud repentance and need of some
bloody sacrifice charge Him with faithlessness
and falSehood. But every star in the sky
proclaims the eternal faithfulness of God.
And these old consultations looking down on
q human race which grows more just and
generous and kind from age to age, and on
human feelings which which grow ever
warmer and tenderer-seem to write on the
heavens i'll golden letters, Gospel not only
of eternal law, but OF eternal love.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-24
THE REALTY RECORD.
How Business aaas PrOspered i'm
Minneapolis the Past Week.

Real estate business the past week has
been good and has lead the business of the
same week in 1886 by a considerable
amount. All the real estate firms in the
city report that they have now On the tapis
a large number of deals which will prob
ably be consummated this week. Business
property has been in good demand and the
appearances now indicate that numerous
stores will be erected the coming season.
Residence property has been inquired after
to some extent. A new plan has been in
augurated in the register of deeds Office
whereby the amount of the deeds mot to
be made public" will be published each day.
These transactions have amounted to con-
Siderable in times past, and will make big
difference in the total amount for each
week. The following table shows the
transfers for the week, together with the
total cOnSidera tions.
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The Mission at 81. Paulss Episcopal
Church.

Rev. Campbell Fair. D. D., who has been
rector of the largest parish in Baltimore,
has been secured by the rector of this church
to conduct mission to last eight days in
the midst of Lent. The origin of this
movement in the Episcopal church through
out the United States is due to the manifest
success of the same movement in the
churches of England. There are few
parishes on the other side of the water that
has not had mission. There are now 220
authorized preachers. Old Trinity church,
New York city, year ago during the Adj
vent season of the Episcopal church, was
crowded for an hour at noon, for three
weeks with men Only
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-24
SOcialisric Talk.

The socialists held rousing meeting al
Robal's hall yesterday afternoon, large
number of persons being present to listen
to the doctrine of socialism. Ats o'clock
the meeting was called to order and H.
Puck was nominated as chairman. Fritz
Gellerup, the socialist, then came forward
ana spoke for over an hour on socialism.
Among other things he said:
Ye laborers, true sons of toll, work from
early morn until late at night as hard and
well and you are able, and as a reward OF
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-24
FOR HIGH LICENSE.
The Catholic Societies Will Petition
the Legislature.

Rev. Father McGolrick. of the Church of
the Immaculate Conception, made a de-
cided hit yesterday morning in making the
announcement that the Catholic temper
ance societies of Minneapolis were prepar-
ing petition for high license, to be pre-
scented to the legislature soon. He said in
substance: Of late years the labor element
has become so strong that every candidate
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-24
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The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

THOMAS WIsTER VAuX, a brother OF ex-
Mayor Richard vaux OF Philadelphia,
died yesterday at Atlantic City.
A CORRESPONDENT OF the Philadelphia
Press wants to wager something that
"Blaine and Ingalls," will be the winning
ticket In 1855.
The LATE MARY MCPHERSON Of Albany,
N. y, left 100000 for the erection OF a
statue OF Robert Burns. 1t is to be placed
in Washington Park in that city.
Now THAT Bernhardt is In Washington,
we would like to see her and Mr.. Cleveland
photographed In group. People would go
through thick aud thin for picture like
that.-[Philadelphia Press.
THE new book, upon which Mrs. General
Custer is now engaged will probably not be
out before next fall. She has other minor
literary work to do, which interferes some.
what with the rapid progress Of this.
THE AsToRs have lately sold block oil
vtcant land at Harlem for $325,OOO, fol
which August Belmont paid Lorenzo Del.
monico $4,000 In 1859, and which was
bought by William b. Astor In 1867 fol
100000.
"PA," SAID little Johnny McswillIngan
''here's a piece in the paper about para
sites.' What are they!" "Paris-ites, my
boy, are people who live In Paris. / think
you ought to know that and you In tht
Third Reader.-[Tid-Blts.
A BILL for taxing incomes, which is un
derstood to meet the views OF Henry George
has been introduced In the New York Stat,
Senate. The rates fixed are on income
from So, 600 to $1,000, per cent yearly
$1,000 to S100 900, 2 per cent. $40, 900 to $50,
900, 7per cent; S50, 900 to Sl00,000 20 pc
cent, and all over Sl00, 900, 30 per cent.
DAN LAMONT, the Presidents privat
secretary, called on Collector Magone yes
terday, but brought no news regarding th
Collectors confirmation. 1t was stated b.
authority that the report that Mr.. Lamont
| visit North was due to the state OF hi
| fathers health was not true. For wha
Daniel has been scurryiug through the in
terror OF the State is yet to be learned.- N
Y. Sun, March l.
RICHARD PESSIsrAs, who has recentl
been admitted to the Forrest Home, nea
Philadelphia, was 10 his day something o
an actor aud great horse-fancier. In 1877
| he drew 5000, 600 Ia the Havana Lottery, bu
| In few short yeprs, through bad specula
| lions aud wait OF business sagacity, he 70
| rid OF his suddenly acquired fortune, an
has since lived upon the charity Of few oil
| friends.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
OUR DIPLOMATIC SERVICE.

Senator Plumb reflected upon our
Diplomatic and Consular Service with
a good deal OF severiiy-we are In.
cliucd TO think with unnecessary
stverity-in his speech upon the bill
last Saturday. He also took occasion
TO criticisc the organization OF the State
Department as weak and ineffective.
We understand, however, that his as
sault was rather upon the Consular
than Diplomatic Service, although he
would abolish both If he could have his
own way in the matter.
Mr.. Plumb's structures are altogether
too sweeping and are calculated to do
injustice, not only to the appointing
power, but to many worthy gentlemen
now holding positions OF great respon-
sibility under the Government. That
the Administration has made several
notable mistakes In Its appointments Is
no reason for general condemnation
of Its course. Considering all the cir.
cumstances-th numerous changes that
were deemed expedient and the extra.
ordinary pressure that was brought to
bear on the State Department by
grand army of applicants-the net re.
suits are unusually satisfactory.
There was never period, probably,
when the United States had more
respectable representation abroad, be.
ginning with Judge Phelps, our Minis.
Ter TO England, for deuouncing whom
Mr.. Plumb was promptly called to ac.
count by Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont. He
is certainly an able man and far more
alert In his attention TO American In.
terests than his predecessor was.
And what objections has Mr.. Plumb
10 urge against Mr. Lothrop, one Of the
most eminent citizens OF Michigan, the
Minister at st. Petersburg? Or to eX-
Governor Jarvis Of North Carolina, the
Minister to Brazil9 Or George ii.
Pendleton. Minister to Germany? Or
Mr.. DENLY of Indiana. Minister to
China? Or Mr.. McLane, Minister to
France? Or Mr.. Curry of Virginia,
Minister TO Spain? Or Mr.. Stallo of
Ohio, Minister to Rome? Or Mr. Hub.
bard, Minister to Japan2
What's the matter with Walker
FearD, Minister 10 Roumania and
Consul at Athens? Or x.Senator
Withers, Consul at Hong Kong2 Or
Michael II. Phelan. Consul at Halifax
Or Francis ii. Underwood, Consul at
Glasgow Or Ex-Governor Waller of
Connecticut, Consul at London2 Or
Mr.. Armstrong, Consul at Rio Janeiro?
And so on.
We doubt il ever more credltable
list Of names appeared upon the roster
OF the State Department. 1t might be
well enough to abolish the diplomatic,
and substitute purely commercial,
service, as Mr.. Plumb suggests, but the
Kansas Senator cannot base the de-
mand for such charge upon the lire.
sponsible or inefficient character Of the
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.

From Robert Beall, 405 Pennsylvania
avenue:
THE MERRY MEN, and Other Tales and
Fables. By Robert Louis Stevenson, au.
thor OF "PTince Otto," "The Strange Case
of DIR. Jekyll and Mr.. HYDE" IAN Island
Voyage" etc. New York; Charles Scrib-
ner's Sons.
From A. s. Witherbee & Co., Pennsyl.
vania avenue and Eleventh street:
THE COMMON CHoRD; Story of the Ninth
Ward. BY Henry X. Elliot, author OF
uThe Bassett Claim" etc. Cassell Il Co.,
New York.
IN ONE Town. A Novel. BY Edmund
Donney. New York: u. Appleton & Co.
WHAT IS THE CHURCH? or, Plain Instruction
About the Church, especially in England:
Her Doctrine, Her Discipline, Her Offices.
With notes and u supplementary chapter
on the Protestant Episcopal Church In the
United States. by Il. /. Woodhouse. NJ.
A., KensiDgtop, london. Notes by J. A.
Spencer, S. I. ID. New York: ID. Apple
ton & Co.
Miss CHURCHILL. A Study. By Christian
Reid, author OF "BOnnie Kate,n "Valerle
Aylmer,n "A summer Idyll," "Nlna's
Aionement," etc. New York; d. Apple
ton e Co.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
WASHINGTON, MARCH /, 1887.
MIR. MATTHEW'S, sUCCEssoK.

The President, for reasons best
known to himself, has seen flt 10 make
another District appointment which
will be as thoroughly distasteful to the
people Of Washington as was that OF
Mr.. Matthews. 1t is passing strange
that with all the knowledge which he
must have by this time relative to the
peculiarly local character Of the Office
Of Recorder Of Deeds. and the univer.
sal sentiment OF our citizens that 1t
should be filled by one of their own
number, Mr.. Cleveland should still
persist in n coniemptuous disregard OF
the popular wish.
Explanations by the President would
apologies. But we shall probably have
neither.
The Executive is evidently deter
mir cd that, so far as this particular ap-
poinimcnt is col rned, his own way Is
10 prevail, and the opinions Of those
whom the appointment most concerns
TO lie utterly ignored.
Had he even adhered to his original
purpose and reappointed Mr.. Matthews
he would at least have maintained the
credit Of consistency, As 1t Is, the
President appears to have concluded
that one insult to the District deserves
another.
THE CRITIo is not speaking for the
Columbia Democratic Club or the Dis
trict Democracy, or at all in partisan
sense, and certainly with no feeling of
race prejudice. We have endeavored
from the outset to make It plain to the
appointing power that If there is one
Office more than another In the District
of Columbia which ought to be filled
by citizen Of the District 1t Is that
which most nearly concerns their prop.
erty interests and the expense of which
Is paid entirely out of their own
pockets. This consideration of itself
should have ensured the appointment
Of Washington man.
Add to this the general principle Of
Home Rule to which the President,
through the action of his party, stands
committed, and we submit that hi;
conduct In this behalf is without foun.
dation in good faith, good morals, good
sense or good politics.
Now what? Mr.. Trotter will not b,
confirmed by the Senate.
He will be reappointed by the Presl
dent and hold until the end of the firs
session of the Fiftieth Congress.
In the meantime, the Senate viii
next winter refuse 10 confirm him.
The President will then continue th'
farce to the end of his official term by
importing somebody else to succect
Mr.. Trotter.
II Is a programme that may well pro
woke the Indignation Of all citizens o.
the District, irrespective of party, o
race. or sex, or previous condition.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
MAKE HER PILLOW SOFT.
sir, are you the undortakor

"sir, are you the undertaken
That buries the pauper deadY
Then you are TO fetch my Mary
For that's what the doctor said.
You see, am poor an irienless,
An lame from cruel fall,
An the sickness an the medicine
Has taken our money all.
"ugh-u ugh-excuse this hacking;
1t makes me slow to speak.
j am troubled with u rough, s!-,
An both my eyes are weak;
It's sittln up all night. sir,
A-watchjn' at deaths door
Yes, yes know I'm tedious,
It's tedious 10 be poor
what do wanti Just wait, sir;
I'm coming TO that same.
What did my Mary die Of
Hunger and cold. Her name;
I've told her name-lny Mary
III set II down for you;
She died last night IN my arms, sir
We We're alono-we two.
"An' want to ask favor;
When you make my Mary's bed,
Please -make-her- -plllow-soit, sir,
soft, for her aohln' head.
] know It's done with the achin',
An all that hurted II off,
But Twill comfort me a bit, sir,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS"
The undertaken heard him,
And. silent, turned away,
but he made poor Mary's pillow
With tender hands that day.
And often something choked him
As OF rising tears-and oft
He heard through the tap of the hammers
PLEASE her-pillow-soft.w
MRS. NJ. l.. Rayne.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
hnccesrfnI Cnr nentIng.

The master mechanic Of the Cleveland,
Columbus, Cincinnati and indianapolis
Railroad, Oh which the system of steam
heating from the locomotive is In success.
tul operation, says that the cost per ear for
stove heat was S4227 per annum. The
amount of steam used to heat the passenger
cars is, he declares, scarcely appreciable,
and the company putting no value on 1t,
the cost Of the present system is next to
nothing. The cost Of beating a passenger
ear with stoves on the Eastern railroads Ia
estimated at over $500 year.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01

great bulk Of our present diplomatic
and consular representatives. Most OF
them arc men of approved ability
many Of them of previous distinction
In public lifc-few, II any of them.
obnoxious 10 unfrlendly aud deroga-
tory imputations ON the floor of the
Senate.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
ai,rightest. Newsiest, spicieat."

THE WAsBiNGTos CRITIC, one of the
brightest, newsiest, spiciest newspapers In
the country, made It's debut on the !Soimitar
exchange table to-day and was cordially
welcomed. II Memphis Scimitar.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01

In the statement about Mr.. Trotter.
given to the press last night by author
ity Of the President, is the following :
IIewas strongly recommended by the clti-
liens and press Of Hyde Park, Mass, where
he resides, for the position of postmaster OF
that place, and Is generally regarded by those
who know him as man Of high character
and marked ability.
Now the question arises, Why In tho
name Of justice, home rule, fair play
and the eternal fitness Of things, didn't
the President make Mr.. Trotter post
master Of Hyde Park, Mass, where he
was strongly recommended by the citi.
zens and the press
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01

TnIsis an era Of surprises; and one
Of the greatest Of recent surprises Is
furnished by the President in going
back on his friend Matthews.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
LIVERY STABLES.

Sale and Livery Stable.
@. A. ORRIsoN, formerly of Alexandria,
Va, has bought the extensive Livery and Sale
stables of W. II. Geyer, 41s and 40 q st. n. W.,
IN the rear OF National Hotel. He will con-
tinne TO maintain Its popularity as hiring,
livery and sale stables; also q Carriage Re-
pository; and respectfully solicits 0 share OF
the public patronage.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
FOR sALE.--LOTS.

LOR sALE-Lot on 10th 1t, Adjoin-
IL ing Louise Home. 25x10O 10 30 II alley,
with frame houses that will rent for 2iS per
month each; finest location on 10Th 81 now for
sale; price, $1,000. North Washington Real
Estate Co., 1890 + ct n W.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01

II WILL strike most people that in
the appointment Of Recorder of
Deeds for the District of Columbia the
wishes of the people of the District
should have had at least an equal con.
sideration with those Of the people Of
Hyde Park, Massachusetts.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01

If the President will pardon the sug-
gestion, we beg to state that his latest
appointment of Recorder of Deeds
for the District of Columbia partakes
more of pig.headed obstinacy than of
fair.minded consideration for the
wishes Of the people directly interested
In the matter.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01

THE CRITIc inadvertently stated
yesterday that Mr.. II. A. Reeves Of
Texas" had been appointed Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court Of New
York" Considering that the home
rule principle is being violated so re-.
peatedly by the present Administration,
and that the nomination of Mr.. Trotter
of Hyde Park, Mass, to be Recorder
of Detds for the District Of Columbia
had just come In, II Is no wonder that
the editorial aud typographical mind
became somewhat confused and fell
into the pardonablc error of substi
tuting New York for New Mexico.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01

For RENT
Bldg a53 @ 1t n W, store & dwell'g, srs. 500 90
1919 18th st n W, story, 10 rs............ GJ 90
2s06 Gay ST, Georgetown, brick, 12 rs.... 40 90
$50 g st $ Q, story brick, rs..... 80. % so
81 5th st e, 2.story brick, Grs......... IS 30
315 4th st n Q, 2,story brick, rs......... IL 30
332 9Th st Q, 2.story frame, rs......... Is 30
1910 Wylie 81 Q, 2.story brick, o rs..... 10 30
1879 Boundary ST n Q, astory brick, . rs. 90
"a Bladensburg road, frame, 5 RS. ..... 90
Desirable Office rooms on street, at reason
able rent SWORMSTEDT g. BRADLEY,
II sf n
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
RANSOM WHITE, Cashier.

sxs.TO THE PUBLIC.-Under the
4S act OF Congress Jan. 20, 1887, all
buildings 30 feet high or over are to be pro-
FIRE escape. The undersigned having made q
speciality Of this line Of business for years,
are prepared to erect, at reasonable rates, the
most approved form OF this appliance. with
all the latest improvements for safety of life
and property. For further information, plans
and estimates, apply to
Room 07 COrcOran building
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01

THE Congress Of the United States
seems to have resolved itself into com.
mittee of the whole Senate and Sam
Randall,
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
MONEY TO LOAN.

AT Ew LOAN OFFICE, 1000 e st W.
IN LA TOURETTE & MOORE Money ad
vanced on watches, diamonds, Jewelry, etc
old gold and silver bought.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
w4ENGlNEER DEPARTMENT.

w DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WAsnisaToN, Feb, y, isS!,,
Notice Is hereby given that on TUESD AY,
March ], 1881, tho lease of the Fish Wharf and
Fish Stalls In the cities of Washington and
Georgetown will be sold by public auction for
the term of one year from March !, 1887, Us
AT so'Slock p. m, uron the premises; four
TO the highest bidder. Terms, cash in ad.
d street. betweea ith and 9th sts. n. W. in
front Of the fish stalls of (Center) Washington
Maiket al tights and privilege, granted or or
Washington, TO establish wharves or docxs
for the landing, cleaning aud sale Of fab In
the city Of washington. and no wharf or dock
some 't, point on the North Side Of the Potomac
River, between 1lth It. east and lith st. west,
to the highest bidder.
the day of sale, and the. residue to be paid
within five days from he day Of sale.
By order OF the Board Of Commissioners,
d. WILLIAM LUDLOW,
Engineer Commissioner, ID. q.
By THOMAS DOWLING. Auetioneer.
e~OIFICE OF THE COLUMBIA
ksS RAILWAY co.
Annual election Of seven directors. will he
held at the kellogg building, ST., bet. l4th
and 18th sts,, March 8, proximo. Polls open
IRON '0S00'VS. ". Il. i. cSiiAGErT, Secretary.
pw.wILLIs' ICE DEPOTs. 1sth and
rs Water SITS W, and at W. e. Hodges
wood and coal yard, 18th st, near II. Full
supply Of best Penobscot River Ice always on
and get full weight. Large consumers having
their own wagons will be literally dealt with
by sending to the Ice Depot. Contracts made
storage facilities Telephone call, 4s92
eWeTHE ANNUAL MEETING OF
SS6 the stockholders OF the Northern Lib
| erty Market Company Will be held at the
| office Of said company March Q, 1887.
The annual , election Ne for directors Oh of the he
| held at the Office Of said company Monday,
March n, 1887. Polls open from to p. m.
| Transfer book closed March q; opened March
| 10. II. p. HOWARD,
Secretary.